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How to Create Pages

[wp101 video=”create-pages”]

In this video, the instructor introduces pages in WordPress and shows how to create, edit, and organize them, while highlighting how they differ from blog posts.

1. Difference Between Posts and Pages

  • Pages: Contain static content that doesn’t change often (e.g., About Us, Contact).
  • Posts: Time-sensitive content, listed chronologically on a blog, with the newest post on top.
  • Websites can be:
    • Entirely posts (a blog)
    • Entirely pages (a static site)
    • Or a mix of both (most common and recommended for SEO).

2. Default Pages in WordPress

  • By default, new WordPress sites include:
    • A Sample Page
    • A Privacy Policy (covered later)

3. Creating and Editing a Page

  • Uses the same block editor as posts, with access to the full block library.
  • Steps:
    1. Open or create a new page.
    2. Update the title and add content.
    3. Add a featured image, similar to posts.
    4. Decide whether to allow comments on the page (commonly turned off for static pages).
    5. Under Page Attributes:
      • Choose a template.
      • Assign a parent page to create hierarchy.
      • Set a page order (affects navigation menu placement).
  • Click Publish, review the settings, and confirm publication.

4. Viewing and Managing Pages

  • After publishing, the page will display with a featured image at the top, followed by your content.
  • From the Dashboard:
    • Go to Pages > All Pages to see a list of all pages.
    • Hover over a page to access action links: Edit, Quick Edit, Delete, View.
    • Select multiple pages for Bulk Edit or delete them.

5. Quick Edit and Bulk Edit

  • Quick Edit (individual page):
    • Change the title, slug (URL), date/time, parent page, or order.
    • Add a password or make the page private.
    • Enable/disable comments.
  • Bulk Edit (multiple pages):
    • Change author, parent page, status, or comments for multiple pages at once.

Key Takeaway:

Pages are essential for creating a structured, professional site with static information, while posts handle dynamic, time-sensitive content. WordPress gives you the flexibility to edit, organize, and protect pages just like posts.

In the next video, you’ll learn how to create and customize a navigation menu to help visitors easily find your content.

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